Elections
The Alabama Republican Party announced candidate qualifying will begin Jan. 5, 2026, formally launching the critical campaign season for state offices.
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- Elections
Candidate urges Alabama senators to pledge not to trade stocks while in office
Electric Cooperatives of Alabama endorse Wes Allen for lieutenant governor
John Wahl launches lieutenant governor bid with Trump’s endorsement
Republican candidate files residency challenge against Tommy Tuberville
Mo Brooks enters Alabama House race; draws harsh rebuke from opponent
- Governor
Gov. Ivey calls for increased penalties for eluding law enforcement
Alabama gets $3.8 million grant to boost early childhood education
Gov. Ivey awards grants to eight organizations that assist child abuse victims
Gov. Ivey announces more Rebuild Alabama projects
Governor expands Alabama school choice with federal tax credits
- Legislature
ALSDE seeking expanded funding to sustain literacy gains
Gov. Ivey calls for increased penalties for eluding law enforcement
Rep. Barnes files bill to make disrupting worship services a felony
Alabama 2026 Legislative Report: Week Three
Alabama House debates, passes bill to let UA restructure social work school
- Economy
Alabama home sales, median prices soar in 2025 report
German chain manufacturer to invest $34M into new Auburn operation
Alabama achieves record $14.6 billion in economic development investment
Alabama home sales drop 3 percent in December amid seasonal trends
Alabama’s unemployment rate drops to 2.7 percent in November
- National
Candidate urges Alabama senators to pledge not to trade stocks while in office
Rep. Sewell announces 2026 Congressional Art Competition
Alabama vigils, demonstrations scheduled following ICE killing
Advocates talk ACA tax credit extension, as Senate again prepares for vote
Rep. Sewell champions cancer early detection bill passing House
- Education
ALSDE seeking expanded funding to sustain literacy gains
Alabama House debates, passes bill to let UA restructure social work school
Gov. Ivey introduces a CHOOSE Act family: Charlie Perkins and Susan Stacy
Troy University’s annual Geo Day set for March 12
House Education Policy Committee passes bill to limit screen time in early childhood education
- Health
Breast, prostate cancer screening bills advance to Alabama House for vote
Advocates talk ACA tax credit extension, as Senate again prepares for vote
Opinion | What Alabama learns when it pays attention
Rep. Sewell champions cancer early detection bill passing House
Opinion | A healthy workforce keeps rural Alabama working
- Opinion
Featured Opinion
There seem to be many within the Republican Party who are fed up with the good ol’ boy system. People don’t like cheaters.
Education
Eric Mackey cited rising literacy rates while requesting increased funding to support struggling readers past third grade
Environment
Conservation groups formally objected to the Trump administration plan, arguing that opening the 83,000-acre oasis would endanger 19 federally protected species.
Congress
Senate candidate Craig Jelks demanded full financial transparency and zero stock trading from Alabama's senators following recent late disclosures.
Opinion
Charles I's 1626 coronation, delayed by debt and plague, alienated his subjects and inadvertently shaped the political and religious future of American colonies.
Congress
High school students in Alabama's 7th Congressional District are invited to submit artwork reflecting the theme, "Reflecting on Alabama's 7th: Where History is Made."
News
Their contributions helped Alabama State Parks attract millions of people every year and enriched the lives of Alabamians throughout the state.
News
Known for groundbreaking work on "American Gods" and "MAD TV," Jones will headline the celebration honoring the university’s rich history and vision.
Featured Opinion
From Springsteen to Lamar, protest songs expose when legality shields injustice and force moral reckonings politics tries to delay.
News
Running for House District 16, Christian Martin would be one of the youngest state lawmakers in Alabama history if elected.
News
Community leader Antoinette King strongly opposed HB 72, arguing the legislation risked criminalizing parents and unfairly targeted families needing support, not state intervention.
Featured Opinion
America was built by brave men and women who didn't cower and give up their rights out of fear. Only cowards would do that.
Featured Opinion
Mississippi is stealing our tourism dollars and using them to better that state, better regulate the gambling there and help address the problems.
News
Ivey became the first woman elected governor in her own right, achieving a spectacular legacy through numerous, high-profile cabinet and judicial appointments.
Opinion
Inspired by American and French revolutions, Russian officers attempted to move the country away from autocracy toward broader, representative government 200 years ago.
Elections
“Alabamians want their public servants to focus on solutions to real problems, not culture wars and personal opinions,” Ensler said.
Legislature
HB94 would grant the State Auditor’s Office more enforcement authority and allow exceptions for properties “located behind security bars”
Featured Opinion
Alabama Democrats suddenly have a plan, solid candidates, a good ticket and they've stopped the bickering with each other.
Health
State lawmakers endorsed competing plans to lower insurance costs, but failed to pass an extension for expiring Affordable Care Act subsidies this year.
News
Tom Mims, 86, still wakes up at 3 a.m. every morning to work at the Piggly Wiggly, needing the income after immense medical debt.
Local news
The 2–2 vote blocked $15 million in potential funding for the struggling hospital, leading city council members to warn people could die.
Governor
Ivey submitted Alabama’s comprehensive rural health transformation plan to federal regulators, establishing an advisory group to guide its launch.
Legislature
Representative Jeana Ross pre-filed legislation establishing research-aligned screen time standards for children from birth to age 5 in publicly funded programs.